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The Best Ways to Ensure Your Kids Eat Less Sugar

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As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids—especially when it comes to their health. Butwith sugary snacks and processed foods lurking at every turn, keeping their sugar intake incheck can feel like a full-time job. As a dad of two and a food entrepreneur, I totally get it. Not only am I focused…

October 3, 2024
Brad Woodgate

No Sugar Day

Can Diet Really Affect Your Child’s Behaviour?

7 min read

Have you heard the saying ‘You’re only as happy as your saddest child’?  It’s not the most uplifting phrase but it may hold a lot of truth.  If your child is struggling with behavioural and mental health challenges, you are likely in the struggle too. For kids, these struggles can be encountered at all ages…

May 11, 2023
Christy Donnelly

Diet

The Great Start of Smile Organic

5 min read

Smile Organic Co. is the brainchild of naturopath Delphine Boillot, a former corporate lawyer and mother-of-three who founded the company 6 years ago when she couldn't find a healthy and nutritious milk alternative for her children. Along the way, Boillot was joined by two other health-conscious mothers: dentist and surgeon Sophie Godbout, who has a…

May 7, 2023
Anne Marie

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Author Azaliya Schulz, releases her new book on Healthy Eating

4 min read

Young people's nutrition and eating habits remain top of the list when it comes to the health issues children and parents face today. There is a big question of how to change the status quo. It is a challenging task for parents to not only understand the nutritional world but also encourage their children to…

January 26, 2023
Angela Wanja

healthy eating

Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and other diet restrictions during the holidays

5 min read

The holidays are known as a time to indulge. But what if you or a family member need to follow a specific diet for health reasons? What do you do to still share in the holiday treats without breaking your recommended diet restrictions? Here are a few healthy alternatives to fill the sweet-tooth craving while…

December 15, 2022
Carlie Parkinson

Gifts

3 Tips for a More Sustainable Lunchbox

5 min read

Back-to-school is around the corner and that means back to packing lunches (sigh). With many schools increasingly adopting “Litterless Lunch” policies, the pressure is on parents to pack more eco-friendly lunchboxes. However, while research* shows that 76% of Canadians would like tips for little changes they can make in everyday life that would benefit the…

August 22, 2022
Sam Lazuric

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Healthier Options for Summer Snacks On-the-Go

5 min read

Summer gets really busy for many families with lots of activities like day-camps, time at the pool or beach, and road trips. These activities leave kids especially hungry and asking for extra snacks, and it can be hard to keep up with their appetites! Here are some healthier snack ideas.

July 19, 2021
Dr. Michael Goran

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4 Types of Sugar Commonly Found in Children’s Snacks

4 min read

At some point all children will ingest refined sugar, but putting it off for as long as possible should be every parent’s goal. In fact, a recent study by the USDA suggests that refined sugars are so harmful to the development of children, they should be completely avoided before the age of two. Some doctors…

June 5, 2021
Brad Woodgate

sugar

How parenting affects the eating behaviors of children – 4

4 min read

Without having to nag (or even beg!) a child to expand their palate or practice respectful table manners, you might effectively support fostering a child’s healthy relationship with food and eating by asking yourself the following 4 parenting questions!

May 7, 2021
Isabel Chiara

eating no sugar

Dinner is almost ready!

2 min read

Enter our contest to win a box from HelloFresh which includes up to 4 meals! The contest closes Sunday at 11pm!

April 14, 2021
Carlie Parkinson

HelloFresh

3 Healthy Snack Alternatives

4 min read

In light of the current environment i.e. dare I say it, the new "C" - COVID, health is definitely a top priority. We have a few ways to integrate more healthy food that is easy, tasty, and the picky eaters may not even notice the extra dose of vegetables or healthy ingredients. Typically people want…

February 12, 2021
Carlie Parkinson

Healthy

Healthy eating as a family is about more than food

6 min read

Healthy eating for busy families can be a struggle sometimes, and it’s never too late to start having healthier and more enjoyable habits, even if you have a picky eater in the mix. From slowing down for mealtimes, to learning together in the kitchen, and trying new recipes and flavours, healthy eating can be fun…

April 29, 2020
Dieticians of Canada

Healthy Mealtimes

2020 Wellness Show

3 min read

The Wellness Show, happening February 1 & 2 at The Vancouver Convention Centre, has the cure for the winter doldrums, both for kids and adults. 250+ exhibitors, and 100+ workshops, demonstrations, hands-on fun, and let’s not forget all the free samples! All for one low price, and under one roof. 

January 27, 2020
Rebecca Coleman

Wellness Show mom and daughter

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